BIO 308Human Anatomy & Physiology I

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This course provides an in-depth study of the muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. For each organ system, anatomy, physiology, and role within the whole organism are discussed concurrently. Gross anatomy is explored in lab utilizing dissections and/or models; characteristics of tissues and cells is investigated with microscopy. Function of each organ system is investigated in lab by physiological observation and experimentation. This course satisfies the organismal elective area. This course meets for three hours of lecture per week and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or 110. A student must pass the laboratory portion of any science course to pass the entire course.